Wood sculptures (Pair), "Fante Fertility Twins"

Product ID: 202132

"In the Fante culture, the fetish priest gives these fertility dolls (male and female) to married couples who desire twins," explains... more

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"In the Fante culture, the fetish priest gives these fertility dolls (male and female) to married couples who desire twins," explains Winfred Korley. "The tribal mark on both cheeks is meant to protect them from evil. It is believed that carrying these dolls will make the woman conceive twins." Korley carves the sese wood sculptures by hand with admirable artistry and decorates them with bright beaded jewelry.

  • 0.27 kgs
  • 0.6 lbs
  • Each: 19.5 cm H x 7.5 cm W x 5 cm D
  • Each: 7.75" H x 3" W x 2" D
  • Sese wood and stone beads
  • Antiqued finish
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
  • Product ID: 202132

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Martha

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Nov 27, 2024

Uniquely beautiful”

I love it and get compliments on it all the time.

Diana

From Seattle Washington

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Dec 22, 2022

Wondrtful table”

This is a very nicely constructed well thought out table. The workmanship is great and it comes well packaged.

Linda

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Nov 07, 2019

Table from Africa”

I love this table, it was so easy to put together and it very nicely made and the red color is really bright and the black contrast is stunning. I am so glad I purchased it , thank you.

to stand alone as a showpiece or put something on top
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